Who Would Want to Be a Chelsea Manager?

11/21/2012 9:23AM

Another week, another Chelsea manager. The English Premier League soccer club is now looking for its ninth manager since owner Roman Abramovich took charge in 2003. WSJ's Joshua Robinson assesses who the club might target. Photo: Getty Images

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